On Wednesday, January 27, 2010 Regal Lager announced a recall of CYBEX Strollers because they pose a risk of fingertip amputation or lacerations. There were about 1,100 strollers sold in the US and 90 in Canada between August 2009 and November 2009 for between $140 and $260.  If you own one of these strollers the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have recommended that you stop using the recalled products immediately and contact Regal Lager to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.

When unfolding or opening the umbrella stroller, the hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child.  There has already been one report of a child placing his finger in the hinge mechanism, and the result was a finger fracture.

For more information about this recall call (800) 593-5522 or visit the website www.regallager.com/recalls.

Exactly one week ago, Graco announced another stroller recall on 1.5 million of its strollers.  The following Graco stroller models were recalled: Graco’s Passage, Alano, and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems.

Once again, hinges on the stroller’s canopy can cause cuts or amputations to the child when opening or closing the canopy.  In this recall there have been five fingertip amputations and two fingertip lacerations reported to the company.

These strollers were sold between October 2004 and February 2008 and sold nationwide.

If you you own a recalled stroller, stop using it immediately and call Graco at (800) 345-4109 to receive a free protective cover repair kit.

If your child has suffered a fingertip laceration or amputation while using a stroller, contact a Philadelphia Accident Lawyer to discuss your case.